Invading Russia - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses various historical invasions of Russia, debunking the myth that Napoleon invaded in winter. It highlights the Polish invasion during the early 17th century and the subsequent occupation of Moscow. The video also explores the near union of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with Russia and the eventual decline and partition of the Commonwealth in the 18th century.

What is a common misconception about Napoleon's invasion of Russia?

• He invaded in the winter.

• He invaded in the summer.

• He never invaded Russia.

• He successfully conquered Russia.

Which two groups are mentioned as having successfully invaded Russia?

• The Polish and the Germans

• The French and the Germans

• The Mongols and the Polish

• The Mongols and the French

During which war did the Polish briefly control Moscow?

• The Crimean War

• The Livonian War

• The Polish Muscovite War

• The Napoleonic Wars

What was a proposed solution to unite the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with Russia in the 18th century?

• A royal marriage

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

What prevented the creation of a buffer state against Russian expansion after the Treaty of Cardiac?

• Economic collapse

• Successful Russian diplomacy

• Natural disasters

• A series of disastrous wars